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Locally Minded TOM OWEN HAS DEEP REVERENCE FOR LOUISVILLE HISTORY Writer / Annette Skaggs

It would not be hyperbole to say that most of Kentuckiana either knows of or has had direct contact or experiences with longtime resident and local historian Tom Owen.

Known to tool around town either on foot or on a bike, Mr. Owen has been a fixture in Louisville for 70 years, give or take.

Having been raised in Louisville, a young Tom began his adult life studying divinity at Kentucky Wesleyan University and then Boston Theology in the 1960’s. His studies took him to churches in McLean and Daviess Counties in Kentucky as well as in Louisville where he served as pastor for Summit Heights Methodist Church for three years. He also served as a pastor for a Fire District as well, to where he would often be seen riding his bike to his post.

and earned a Masters in History with a dual focus in Library Services. Apparently that course of action paid off as he began working at U of L in 1968. Soon after Tom attained his Ph.D. at the University of Kentucky and became a full professor of American History in the early 1970’s. Aside from his teaching of American History he was also an Instructor for Black Studies at U of L which began in the 1970s, the first coursework of its kind at the University at that time.

Not being one to be sedentary, Mr. Owen decided to run for office. In 1990 he threw his hat into the ring to serve on the Board of Alderman. The gamble paid off. He served as an Alderman until 1998. Then again from 2002 to 2016.

After completing seminary at Methodist Theological School in Ohio and now married to Phyllis with a family, Tom was becoming and needing to be centered. He began school at the University of Louisville

Now if you think that after 25 years of service would allow for Mr. Owen to take a break.

Nothing could be farther from the truth. If nothing else, he is even busier than before.

Although he is not in public office, he still serves as an advisor to anyone who

asks. And while he doesn’t teach classes as he used to, he can still be seen in the U of L archives, looking and researching documents and artifacts that date as far back as the 13th Century.

When asked about some of the information that can be found at the U of L Archives, which was established in 1974. Mr. Owen was all too happy to oblige sharing that the Archives contain over 2.5 million photographs as well as countless manuscripts and pieces of memorabilia that record and mark the history of the University. There are also hundreds of rare books and paraphernalia that are kept in a climate-controlled environment. Tom has been the guardian of these pieces of history since 1975. It should also be noted that while Mr. Owen has been an archivist, he oversaw the transfer of City of Louisville paper documents dating back to 1782, Louisville’s beginnings, to microfiche, for ease of research, procurement and documentation.

While Mr. Owen has written forwards and

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WHILE HE DOESN’T TEACH CLASSES ANYMORE, HE CAN STILL BE SEEN IN THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE ARCHIVES, RESEARCHING DOCUMENTS AND ARTIFACTS THAT DATE AS FAR BACK AS THE 13TH CENTURY.

recommendations for a number of books and stories that have graced our local bookstores, there is one that he actually put his name to - The photographic history of the Belknap Campus.

his teaching where he would assign to his students that they would have to research and tour a part of the city that they aren’t familiar with and present their discovery as if they had lived there their whole life.

You may ask what does Tom do when he isn’t teaching or elbow deep in yellowing paper? You could very well see him lead a historic tour of a part of Louisville, often via bicycle. Since his youth, Mr. Owen has been an advocate of pedal and foot power.

In fact, he and his wife share one car.

These tours were even incorporated into

While Tom had been used to 75-80-hour weeks, he admits that he has cut back to 50, allowing for more rest and family time.

And it doesn’t take long for new projects to materialize within those hours.

As Tom is renowned for his acumen for history and the story-telling behind it

he is often sought out by agencies and companies that look for historical pieces of information. Recently a national news source reached out to Mr. Owen to discuss redlining and similarities between Louisville and Baltimore. He’s also discussed our heat island and the affect it has on the environment.

And believe it or not, Tom has moved to video as he hosts a program on You Tube called Hometown Louisville with Tom Owens. On it he shares all kinds of tidbits and nuggets of information about our

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Mr. Owen surmised that he attends/ facilitates approximately 80 events a year, which include his walking/biking tours, but also work with Leadership Louisville’s Focus Louisville program which grooms local and emerging leaders within the community.

What is it about Louisville that has kept Tom here? He says that it is within this community that he is deeply rooted, simply

because of the stories that he was raised on. It is through the stories of his mother, who moved to Kentucky to find work in the Eastern Kentucky Coal Fields, but then making her way to a brighter future in Louisville with her sister. It is through his mother’s drama filled storytelling that helped to shape Tom’s insatiable curiosity and ability to delve into research and the explanation of such.

The topics of his walks and seminars are varied and interesting to be sure, but one

Staying busy is part of Tom’s M.O. He enjoys the routine and the jam-packed days that his life provides him. He has no plans to cut down on this schedule and slow down further than he already has. When asked if there was any desire for a slower pace, he responded, “There may come a time (to slow down,) but nah.”

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that he wasn’t sure how it was going to be taken is one that he does called “Trace the Watersheds”, part of a larger study titled “Creeks and Streams of Jefferson County: Mirrors of Our Past”. One of the main watersheds that he traces is none other than Louisville’s Beargrass Creek which has three distinct forks: Muddy Fork that begins on Westport Rd, Middle Fork that runs in the St. Matthews area around Oxmoor Mall (a quick fact, it actually runs underneath the old Sears and Roebuck Building) and the South Fork that falls into the Ohio River.

The ways in which it has come to merge into the Ohio is interesting and well worth learning about according to Tom.

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Courage, confidence and character. These are the core elements that Girl Scouts groups focus on building in each member.

This has been their mission for more than 100 years, since the organization was started in 1912 by Juliette “Daisy” Gordon Low, who organized the first Girl Guide troop meeting of 18 girls in Savannah, Georgia.

Membership has grown to 3.7 million currently.

Today, as we all know, is a much different landscape compared to the early 20th century. Even in this age of COVID-19, the Girl Scouts organization is still present, like a comforting old friend, assuring girls everywhere that we can push forward through this worldwide crisis with courage, confidence and good character - and they’re still right here in our city.

Though its main headquarters is in New York, one of the Girl Scouts local headquarters is here in Louisville, off of Lexington Road. In fact, Louisville is home to the first unofficial Girl Scout troop,

which was organized in the summer of 1911, by an 11-year-old named Charlotte Went Butler. This was even before the organization was officially founded in Georgia. It wasn’t until five years later that the official Girl Scouts reached Kentucky, with the first documented troop in Scottsville. Within a year troops formed in Owensboro, and later in Paducah, Louisville and New Albany.

As for that first troop in Louisville, it had 10 girls (already forward-thinking, meeting in a group of 10 or fewer people), and it was led by a teacher in the Louisville

Developing young women of Courage, Confidence and Courage. The Girl Scout experience is as important and relevant today as it was in 1912.

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school system. She was referred to as captain at that time, and the assistant leader was lieutenant. The 1920s was a good time for women and Girl Scouts, as the war had ended and women had finally won the right to vote. Girl Scouts could be seen camping in the summers along the Barren River, jumping in to ride the waves from the sternwheelers.

In 1933 day camps were held at Cherokee, Iroquois, and Shawnee city parks (neither camp exceeding 26 girls), and this is when the first training course for Brownie leaders was held. It wasn’t until 1936 during the Great Depression that the first official sale of commercially baked Girl Scout cookies occurred, despite years of cookie baking before this pivotal moment. In the 1940s Girl Scouts went international by taking part in “Bundles for Britain,” an American Red Cross project that assisted in the war effort.

The Girl Scouts organization has been

operational through the pandemic via curbside pickup (for badges earned, supplies and cookies). They’re also working hard at delivering online content for members and those seeking possible membership - or comfort.

They operate just as they have been, even without being able to gather in large groups.

Online, the organization offers programs and activities for the appropriate grade levels, including Daisy (K-1), Brownie (2-3), Junior (4-5), Cadette (6-8), Senior (9-10), and Ambassador (11-12).

Girl Scouts also hosts virtual movie nights and virtual gatherings where lessons are still taught as though everyone were learning together, and members can share activities they’ve done and ways they’ve earned new badges.

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There are still fun events going on, like the “Man Enough to be a Girl Scout” competition, where members could submit their choice of a man who has shown support to girls and women, as well as the future of GSK. There are also troop and volunteer meetings and trainings taking place virtually, aside from meetings of 10 or fewer people, which may take place in person.

Troop and group day trips and outings are allowed as long as safety guidelines are being followed and practiced. However, travel out of state is not recommended if it can be avoided. These are just a few of the rules and guidelines set forth that GSK is following strictly.

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What’s unique about GSK is that they now offer camping, a staple among Girl Scouts activities. There is COVID-specific training required for troop leaders who wish to take girls overnight, and there is still no camping allowed in households or buildings until 2021.

The GSK website has a page devoted to activities for members separated by age and rank, all COVID-appropriate.

In a statement on the GSK website, Maggie Elder, chief executive officer, said Girl Scouts are stronger when all are included, and all members are welcome “regardless of race, ethnicity, background, disability, family structure, religious

beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status.”

She went on to say that welcoming is only the first step to real inclusion, and that “we also must work hard to know each other as people, to engage with each other and respect our differences.”

This is a message that transcends Girl Scouts, and indeed the message itself attempts to add a bit of goodness into the world. Yes, Girl Scouts is still here, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be going anywhere any time soon. And that’s just the way the cookie crumbles.

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BUILDING BRIDGES LOCAL WOMEN COLLABORATE ON EDUCATIONAL CHILDREN’S BOOK whereas Smith has written two other books, “The Perfect Shade of Pink” and “The Lost Bone: And the Found Sister.” Braden also There are eight bridges that connect makes wedding cakes, does photography Kentucky and Indiana, but many residents and puppetry, and has her own YouTube may not give them much of a thought unless channel, “Carolyn Braden’s Turning the they use them to get to their office or home, Ordinary Into the Extraordinary,” where she or simply to travel from one state to the teaches viewers how to create everything other. However, there are three Louisvillefrom a gemstone soap dispenser to a tulle area women who have given these bridges and feather fascinator hat. This is Braden’s much more than a passing glance - they’ve debut as a children’s book illustrator. delved into the history of these marvels of engineering and written a children’s book The book incorporates fiction and about them. nonfiction elements. The fiction portion Writer / Julie Engelhardt Photography Provided

The book is titled “Bridging Connections: Lessons of Life, Learning and Love.” The co-authors are Ellen (E.K.) Venhoff and Margo Smith, and the illustrations are by Carolyn Braden. Venhoff and Smith both have a background in speech-language pathology and education. This is Venhoff ’s first foray into writing a children’s book,

was written by Smith, and the factual information was provided by Venhoff. The story centers on 9-year-old Jacob and his book report assignment about Louisville bridges. The boy isn’t too thrilled with the subject matter and wishes he could write about something he’s really interested in basketball.

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He keeps to his commitment and begins his report on his chosen subject. Jacob works with his grandfather as they take off in grandpa’s blue pickup truck to visit all of the bridges, and Jacob snaps photos using the new camera his grandfather gave him for his ninth birthday. As the story progresses, Jacob begins to appreciate the beauty of the structures as he learns about the different types of bridges, and he is fascinated by both their history and the connection they have to all people.

Venhoff ’s research into the bridges started several years ago while she was working with the Louisville Children’s Museum, a hands-on organization that travels to schools, libraries and other educational venues. The bridges that the authors tackle include the Sherman Minton, K&I Terminal, Fourteenth Street, Lewis and Clark, and more. The book also covers the materials and components of the bridges.

Smith and Venhoff first met at the Barnes & Noble bookstore on Hurstbourne Lane where Smith was signing copies of her first book.

Venhoff and Smith met with Braden and then sent her the story to read.

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“After our brief meeting at the bookstore, we decided to meet again and I brought the information I’d written about the bridges for the Children’s Museum.”

Smith began working on the book and while doing so, she asked her husband Joe for his input.

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Braden, who holds a bachelor’s degree in art with an emphasis in photography, as well as a master’s degree in art education, was the next member to come on board.

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The character of Jacob came from Margo’s imagination, and the look of the grandfather came from both Braden and Smith.

“They didn’t tell me anything about the grandpa, but my father-in-law is a big supporter of mine so I kind of modeled the grandfather after my father-in-law, Ed Braden,” Braden says. “He drives a blue truck, so that’s where the blue truck in the story comes from, and he does a lot of things with his grandchildren. I knew the character needed to look like him.”

Smith also says the grandpa was based on her husband’s family friend.

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Writing and perfecting the book was a twoyear process, and the book was released in the fall of 2019. The authors have had the opportunity to visit area book stores and schools to share their story with the public and school children.

“The book leads us to many interesting conversations, not only about bridges, but about publishing, quality work for children, and the importance of reading,” Venhoff says. “People will also share their backgrounds. One man at the Barnes & Noble said he had worked on bridges in Florida, and he was immediately interested

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Smith and Venhoff have plans to visit public schools, but with the outbreak of COVID-19 they’ve had to put many of their visits on hold.

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Last year was a tough one in many ways, and hopefully 2021 will hold many happy moments. Resolutions can sometimes feel overwhelming, and oftentimes disappointing. This year, let’s try a fresh approach.

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Complete them any time during the year, at your own pace, and enjoy the moments when you are doing them. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

READ SOMETHING Every year many people decide they are going to read more, but this year let’s take it easy. Just pick something to read. Maybe you’ll start a book that you’ve been wanting to read for a while. Maybe try reading the newspaper every day. Whatever it is, don’t overcomplicate it. Read something, an entire something, and be done with it.

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VISIT SOMEWHERE Many people were stuck at home more than usual last year, exploring what’s available to them in their own backyard. Maybe it’s time to visit that state park you haven’t been to, or that new campsite. You can still travel and be safe, and it’s good for the soul - even if it’s just exploring a newly built park down the street. Get outside and visit somewhere new to you. Remember, it doesn’t have to be far.

WATCH SOMETHING Many of us have been binging on plenty of old and new TV shows lately. There’s so much out there to watch that sometimes it can be overwhelming. Take a minute to research documentaries online, and choose one that CLEAN SOMETHING covers a topic you know nothing about.

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SIX FITNESS TIPS FOR A HEALTHY 2021 Writer / Heather Thomas Owner & Lead Instructor, The Barre Code Louisville

Let’s do this, 2021! Following a year of unexpected challenges, my hope for you is that 2021 is filled with happiness and good health. A key component of being healthy is having a fitness routine that works for you and sets you up for success. Regardless of your age, here’s my advice for beginning a regimen or kickstarting an existing one for the new year.

START SOMEWHERE

The first step is acknowledging that you want to get back into a routine.

Instead of dwelling on the past, set attainable goals that set you up for continued growth. Always remember why you started!

FIND EXCITEMENT

Try a different fitness class, create a new playlist or invite a friend to join you. Over time, your workout will be something you look forward to and it is more likely to become part of your lifestyle.

INCLUDE VARIETY

The three components for a wellrounded fitness routine are strength, cardio and flexibility. A good mix for the week could be three days of strength and two days of cardio with some components of flexibility mixed in throughout. Increase the frequency and intensity of your workouts week to week and include rest days as needed.

FIT IN EXERCISE WHEN YOU HAVE AN OPEN BLOCK OF TIME

A 20-30-minute workout is better than no workout at all. On days that you have more time, plan to take advantage of it and walk a little further, take a yoga class or include a few more sets of strength exercises.

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With the COVID restrictions, it’s likely that every family member has been stuck inside for far too long.

On a nice day, take a walk around the neighborhood or visit a local park.

If it’s snowing, go sledding, have a “friendly” snowball fight or build a snowman.

CELEBRATE THE SMALL VICTORIES

Change doesn’t happen overnight.

Be patient with yourself and continue to move forward at the pace that is right for you. Recognizing even the smallest changes - like making it to a workout class one day this week or scheduling 30 minutes in your day for a walk - will give you the momentum needed to reach your goals.

About the author: Heather Thomas is a Texas native who moved to Louisville in 2015. With more than 15 years in the fitness industry, she has accumulated various certifications in a variety of group fitness formats. Thomas began instructing at The Barre Code in 2015 which led her to take on a full-time position as the Studio Manager and Master Trainer. She loves the supportive community, welcoming atmosphere and killer workouts so much that she became the owner in 2018. Visit http://www.thebarrecode.com/studio/middletown/ to learn more about class formats, studio offerings and the workout community, building strength from the inside out. atMiddletown.com / JANUARY 2021 / MIDDLETOWN MAGAZINE / 25

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A bald eagle diving into a creek feetfirst to bring up a fish. A great horned owl perched serenely in a maple tree dozing in the morning. A dark-brown mink industriously slipping between the roots of a sycamore tree in search of prey. These are just some of the great scenes visitors have been able to witness in our parks while hiking, biking and paddling the Parklands’ nearly 4,000 acres. Even though our forests are bursting with wildlife, we don’t often get to witness it. So how do you get to see wildlife?

1. Go out often. There is no way around it - sometimes it’s just about luck.

The more you go out, the more chances you will have to see wildlife.

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bed, diurnal animals that are early risers and crepuscular animals as well. I know this one is tough, but make a commitment to yourself and give yourself the gift of a dawn hike every once in a while.

3. Be open to anything. Look and listen in all directions. If you decide on a hike to search for a single animal like a box turtle, you will spend the whole hike looking at the ground and miss the red-tailed hawk hunting above you.

4. Be small. Make your presence as small as possible. Be quiet. Move slow and easy.

Wear neutral colors. Don’t wear scents.

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6. Start to appreciate the little wildlife. The more you go out, the more you start to appreciate the common and the tiny. You will never be disappointed about seeing wildlife if you count all of the thousands of insects, arachnids, slugs and worms.

A gift to the Parklands not only helps to maintain our parks today, but will also positively shape the future of Louisville, and truly benefit current and future generations through access to world-class parks. To donate, please visit theparklands.org/ Member. 21st Century Parks is a 501(c)(3) organization and all gifts are tax-deductible.

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TRULY HISTORICAL ALEXANDER HAMILTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY KEEPS THE PAST ALIVE “He’s such a gifted writer, and a brilliant person,” says Olympia, who also cofounded Many people are familiar with the musical the Beargrass-St. Matthews Historical “Hamilton,” but if you ask Lynn Olympia, Society. “He writes like a poet. Once you founder of Louisville’s Alexander Hamilton start you can’t put it down. He wrote about Historical Society of Kentucky, there’s much George Washington too.” to learn about the founding father and his political philosophy.

There are also Hamilton societies in Philadelphia and New York. The society “He loved America,” Olympia says. “He was here in Louisville meets to discuss topics brilliant. He started the first bank and the in history.

Coast Guard.”

“We have a full house, and a big crowd,” says Olympia began the society after reading Olympia, who has retired from a leadership the bestseller “Alexander Hamilton” by role but is still active with the group.

Ron Chernow about 13 years ago. The book was chosen as one of the 10 best There are typically speakers through year books of the year by the “New York Times,” who talk about the era of the founding and helped to inspire the award-winning fathers. In January it was John McLeod musical as well. from University of Louisville, who spoke about the book “Contest for Liberty.” Past Olympia says Chernow’s book includes events have focused on Thomas Paine, Paul comprehensive coverage of Hamilton’s Revere’s ride, and the First Amendment. story, and allows the reader to become familiar with his life and successes.

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The Society began meeting in St. Matthews Eline Library, but moved to Crescent Hill due to schedule conflicts with the library.

The organization was first promoted by an article in the local newspaper, and grew from there according to Olympia.

“We always have good speakers - that’s key,” she says. “We have professors from the University of Louisville, Bellarmine and Spalding to review and recommend books, most about early history. There’s no political agenda.”

In 2006 Olympia was at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and saw a New-York Historical Society exhibit titled “Future of America,” which included lifesized statues depicting Hamilton’s duel with Aaron Burr.

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speaker,” she says. “It was quite a thrill.

Replicas of the two statues were brought for a program at the main library. It was a thrill to be part of.”

Board Member Ann Durbin has been involved with the group since she and her late husband, an American history buff, met Olympia at the library.

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Hamilton was born on the island of Nevis in the West Indies. At King’s College, later Columbia, he wrote his first political pamphlet in support of the first Continental Congress. In 1775 he joined the New York state militia, later becoming an aide to George Washington. He later helped found the Bank of New York and the “New York Evening Post,” and was a member New York Manumission Society, an anti-slavery group.

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